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Ministry of Defence
Female Employees in Defence Services
The number of female employees in the armed forces is as under:
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No. of female employees
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Indian Army
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6796
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1602
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Indian Navy
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696Excluding Medical and Dental personnel.
In addition to the provision of Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Judge Advocate General and Army Education Corps, the Government of India has recently announced grant of Permanent Commission to Women Officers in all other Arms/ Services in which they are eligible for commission. Further, the Government of India has sanctioned 1700 women in Military Police Corps in a phased manner.
The Indian Air Force  undertakes various induction publicity measures to encourage youth including women to join IAF. Modules like direct contact programme, print and electronic media is extensively used to create awareness about IAF and educate students about various mode of entries.
Approval to induct women in the Indian Navy was initially accorded in 1991 for a period of five years in the Education Branch, Logistics & Law Cadre of the Executive Branch. Since then, avenues for employment of Women Officers in the Navy have steadily expanded. Women induction commenced in various Branches/ Cadres/Specialisations viz. Air Traffic Controller  in 1993, Naval Constructor Cadre in 2001, Observers in 2008, Pilot and Naval Armament Inspectorate  Cadre in 2017, Sports and Musician Cadres and lateral induction into Provost Specialisation in 2019. The total avenues presently available to Women Officers are 11 in various Branches/Cadres/ Specialisations. Further, consequent to Hon’ble Supreme Court’s Order dated 17th March, 2020, Women Officers in the Indian Navy are eligible for consideration for grant of Permanent Commission in ten out of eleven avenues open to them. Accordingly in December 2020, 40 SSC Women Officers have been granted Permanent Commission. This is, in addition to the nine Women Officers who were granted Permanent Commission prior to the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s Order in the Cadres/Branches.
This information was tabled in a written reply by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik to a question asked by MS Saroj Pandey in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Updates on COVID-19
So far, as many as 11,706 people have been cured
Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare held a meeting today with Shri Narottam Mishra, Health Minister of Madhya Pradesh in presence of Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State of Health and Family Welfare along with the senior officials from both Centre and State to review containment and management on COVID-19 in the State. Various issues regarding contact tracing, surveillance, strengthening house-to-house active case finding, awareness generation among the people regarding seeking treatment for non-COVID disease management etc., were deliberated and discussed.
Outcome ratio  for all closed cases, which indicates the clinical management status in the hospitals was analysed since 17th April, and it is observed that there is an improvement in the country compared to that prior to 17th April, 2020  while as of today it is 90:10.
So far, a total of 11,706 people have been cured. This takes our total recovery rate to 27.52%. The total number of confirmed cases is now 42,533. Since yesterday, an increase of 2,553 has been noted in the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in India.
It is again reiterated that States / UTs must ensure that rigorous containment measures are taken, so that the caseload remains low. They must also ensure effective case clinical management while parallely focusing on infection prevention & control.
It is important that as lockdown eases, we should follow protocol and guidelines related to physical distancing, follow preventive measures like hand hygiene and environmental hygiene and deal with COVID-19 by being careful, aware and alert. Always wear face covers / masks in public spaces. Even outside containment zones, follow all guidelines issued by the government on preventive measures. Avoid overcrowding while buying essential items or meeting in common areas.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be emailed at technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and via tweets to @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no. : +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Defence
EMERGENCY LANDING OF IAF CHEETAH HELICOPTER
(A Cheetah helicopter was proceeding from Hindon to Chandigarh on a COVID-19 task of carrying test samples of Leh. Approximately 3 NM out of Hindon, aircraft developed technical snag an carried out safe landing on Outer Ring Road highway. The actions taken by the pilots were prompt and correct. No damage to any property has been reported. Recovery aircraft was launched immediately from Hindon. The aircraft was rectified and recovered back promptly and safely at Hindon.
Ministry of Defence
NDIAN AIR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR AT WADDINGTON IN UK
An Indian Air Force contingent comprising 145 Air Warriors departed Air Force Station Jamnagar today for participating in Exercise Cobra Warrior at the Waddington Air Force Base of the Royal Air Force in United Kingdom. The exercise is scheduled from 06 Mar 23 to 24 Mar 23.
The Exercise Cobra Warrior is a multilateral Air exercise in which Air Forces from Finland, Sweden, South Africa, United States of America and Singapore would also be participating alongside Royal Air Force and IAF.
The IAF is participating in the exercise this year with five Mirage 2000 fighters, two C-17 Globemaster III and an IL-78 mid air refueller aircraft. The aim of the exercise is to participate in diverse fighter aircraft engagements and learn from the best practices of various Air Forces..
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh pays homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Pokhran on his first death anniversary
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today visited Pokhran in Rajasthan where India had conducted nuclear tests in 1998 under the leadership of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and paid homage to him on his first death anniversary. In a series of tweets, Shri Rajnath Singh described Atal ji as one of the stalwarts of Independent India and added that it is his good fortune that he has got this opportunity to pay deepest respects to the former Prime Minister at Pokhran.
Raksha Mantri said, “Pokhran is the area which witnessed Atal ji’s firm resolve to make India a nuclear power and yet remain firmly committed to the doctrine of ‘No First Use’. India has strictly adhered to this doctrine. What happens in future depends on the circumstances.”
Shri Rajnath Singh said India attaining the status of a responsible nuclear nation is a matter of national pride for every citizen of the country and the nation will remain indebted to the greatness of Atal ji.
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Ministry of Power
Fly ash goes long distance as NTPC begins to transport across the country
NTPC Ltd., India’s largest power producer and a PSU under Ministry of Power, has started to collaborate with cement manufacturers across the country to supply fly ash as part of its endeavour to achieve 100% utilisation of the by-product produced during power generation. The power producer is leveraging Indian Railways’ sprawling network to transport fly ash in economical and environment friendly manner.
As per a statement issued by NTPC Ltd., NTPC Rihand is the first power plant in the State of Uttar Pradesh to send conditioned fly ash to cement manufacturers. The plant recently transported 3,834 Metric tonnes  of conditioned fly ash in 59 BOXN wagons to Dalmia Cement  Ltd.’s plant at Nagaon, Assam. Earlier, the rail rakes of conditioned fly ash were dispatched to ACC plants in Tikaria , Kymore  and Ropar .
During the financial year 2019-20, almost 44.33 million tonnes of fly ash was utilised for various productive purposes. NTPC produces approximately 65 Million Tonnes of Ash annually, out of which 80%  is Fly Ash. Presently, about 73% of total ash is being utilized for production of cement and fly ash bricks, road embankment construction, mine filling, low-lying land development, and ash dyke raising.
With a total installed capacity of 62.9 GW, NTPC Group has 70 Power stations comprising of 24 Coal, 7 combined cycle Gas/Liquid Fuel, 1 Hydro, 13 Renewables along with 25 Subsidiary & JV Power Stations. The group has over 20 GW of capacity under construction, including 5 GW of renewable energy projects.
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Ministry of Power
NTPC to host G20 International Seminar on ‘Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage
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- Seminar will focus on underlining the importance of CCUS for achieving "clean energy transition" and subsequently moving towards Net Zero
- Event is likely to be attended by industries, policy makers, scientists and academicians of different countries
India has assumed the presidency of G20 from 1st December 2022 for a period of one year. In its presidency, 1st Energy Transitions Working Group  Meeting is scheduled to be held from 5th February to 7th February 2023.
NTPC, India’s largest integrated power utility, on behalf of Ministry of Power, Govt of India, will be hosting a side event in form of an International Seminar on Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage  on 5th February 2023 at Taj Westend, Bengaluru. This seminar is likely to be attended by industries, policy makers, scientists and academicians of different countries.
The seminar will focus on underlining the importance of CCUS for achieving "clean energy transition" and subsequently moving towards Net Zero.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah paid tributes to police personnel martyred in the encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh on 3rd April
“Our fight against Naxalites will continue with strength, perseverance and intensity and we will take it to the end”
Shri Amit Shah took stock of the situation and chaired a review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Intelligence Bureau and Central Armed Police Forces
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah paid tributes to the police personnel martyred in the encounter with Naxalites that took place in Chhattisgarh on 3rd April. Shri Amit Shah said that I want to assure the martyrs' families and the country that the sacrifices the police personnel have made for the country will not go in vain.
Shri Amit Shah said that our fight against Naxalites will continue with strength, perseverance and intensity and we will take it to the end.
The Union Home Minister said that as far as the casualties are concerned, I do not want to say anything yet because the search operation is going on.
Shri Amit Shah took stock of the situation and held a review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Intelligence Bureau and Central Armed Police Forces.
UPSC
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam. , 2017 - declaration of Final Result
The following is list, in order of merit of 447 candidates, who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by Union Public Service Commission in 10th September, 2017 and the subsequent Interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy for the 140th Course and Naval Academy for the 100th Indian Naval Academy Course  commencing from July, 2018. For detailed information regarding the date of commencement of the above courses, please visit the websites of Ministry of Defence i.e www. Join Indian army. nic.in www.nausena-bharti.nic.in and www.careerairforce.nic.in.
The results of Medical Examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists.
The candidature of all the candidates is provisional, subject to their submitting the requisite certificates in support of date of birth and educational qualifications etc. claimed by them, directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence , West Block No. III, Wing-1, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 wherever this has not already been done and NOT to U.P.S.C.
In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarters at the address given above.
The result is also available on the UPSC Website at http:// www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the Website after 15 days from the date of declaration of final results.
For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission, either in person or on telephone Nos.011-23385271/ 011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10:00 Hours to 17:00 hours on any working day.
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Ministry of Power
NTPC’s oldest unit at Singrauli records highest PLF so far in current fiscal
NTPC Ltd’s very first unit, which was commissioned 38 years ago at Singrauli in Uttar Pradesh, has achieved the highest Plant Load Factor  of 100.24% among all thermal units in the country between April 2020 to December 2020, data published by Central Electricity Authority  showed. The 200 MW unit was commissioned in 1982 and the robust PLF signifies the exceptional operational and maintenance efficiency at India’s largest power generation company.
Besides the exceptional feat achieved by unit#1, three more NTPC units - Singrauli unit#4 and Korba unit #1 & #2 in Chhattisgarh, have figured among Top 5 performing units.
As per a statement issued by NTPC Ltd., a PSU under Ministry of Power, the NTPC Group achieved highest gross generation of 222.4 Billion Unit  from April to December 2020, an increase of 3.8 percent compared to the same period last year. Concurrently, NTPC coal power stations have maintained high availability of 92.21 percent from April 2020 to December 2020 as against 87.64 percent during the same period last year.
Six flagship power plants of NTPC i.e. NTPC Korba  & NTPC Sipat  in Chhattisgarh, NTPC Rihand  in Uttar Pradesh, NTPC Vindhyachal  in Madhya Pradesh, NTPC Talcher Thermal  and NTPC Talcher Kaniha  in Odisha have also featured among the top 10 performing thermal plants in the country.
With a total installed capacity of 62.9 GW, NTPC Group has 71 Power stations comprising of 24 Coal, 7 combined cycle Gas/Liquid Fuel, 1 Hydro, 14 Renewables along with 25 Subsidiary & JV Power Stations. The group has over 20 GW of capacity under construction, including 5 GW of renewable/hydro energy projects.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to deliver inaugural address at 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games on 26th February
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address at the 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games on 26th February 2021 at around 11:50 AM, via video conferencing.
The Games will be held from 26th February to 2nd March, 2021. The event has been organised by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council and the Winter Games Association of J&K. The sports activities will include alpine skiing, nordic ski, snowboarding, ski mountaineering, ice hockey, ice skating, ice stock etc. 27 States, Union Territories and Boards are sending their teams to participate in the games
Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan to lead the Unity Run from Delhi University on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will lead the Unity Run on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas from Delhi University. Vice Chancellor, Delhi University Prof Yogesh Singh, along with Registrar, Principals, teachers, senior officials, administrative staff and students of CBSE Schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya and the University will also participate in the Unity Run.
Government of India will observe the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas / National Unity Day on the 31st October 2022 in commemoration of the 147th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – the Iron Man of India.
The celebration will also witness Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge taking ceremony near Gandhi Statue adjacent Vice Regal Lodge and an address by the Union Education Minister. Special Exhibits on the life of Sardar Vallabhhai Patel will be displayed at Jawahar Park, Vice Regal Lodge to commemorate one of the most revered sons of the soil and learn from his life.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Shri Thawarchand Gehlot E-Inaugurates ADIP & RVY Camp at Bilaspur, Chhatisgarh for distribution of 3880 Aids & Assistive Devices to 1785 Pre-identified beneficiaries
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot e-inaugurated through virtual mode a mega camp for free of cost distribution of assistive aids and appliances under the ADIP Scheme  & RVY  of Government of India organized at Prarthana Bhawan,Jal Sansadhan Parisar ,Bilaspur, Chhatisgarh today. Shri Arun Kumar Sao, Member of Parliament  along with other dignitaries graced the event. The Camp was organized by ALIMCO, under DEPwD, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India in close association with District Administration, Social Justice Dept. Bilaspur
A total of 1785 pre identified beneficiaries with different kind of disabilities under ADIP & RVY will be provided with 3880 numbers of aids and assistive devices by ALIMCO with the value of approx. Rs.204.17 Lakhs under the ADIP & RVY scheme of Government of India. During today’s camp, only a 100 beneficiaries & Sr. citizens were called due to COVID-19 protocols. These beneficiaries were pre identified during the assessment camps conducted in Bilaspur district between September & December, 2019.
Various assistive aids and appliances for different kind of disabilities will be distributed to identified beneficiaries includes 201 –Battery Operated Motorized Tricycles,250-Tricycles, 183-Wheelchairs, 750-Crutches Axilla, 721-Walking Stick, 03-Rolators for Orthopedically Impaired persons, 648-Behind The Ear - Hearing Aid machines and 98-Smart cane,45-Smart Phone,52-Daisey Player ,21-Braille Cane & Braille Kit, Slate for Visually Impaired beneficiaries, 44-MSID kit and 02-CP chairs ,17-Cell Phone,05-A.D.L. Kits, 359-Spectacles,223-Dentures, 04-Tripod, for children’s with special needs. 249 number of Prosthesis and Orthosis will also be distributed in the camp.
The purpose of organizing such camps is to provide direct benefit of the government run schemes in a transparent way and also to generate awareness about the various other programs and initiative under taken by the government of India for the Persons with Disabilities  & Sr.Citizens across the nation.
UPSC
Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in May, 2018
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of May, 2018. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Defence
OP SAMUDRA SETU - INS AIRAVAT EMBARKS INDIAN NATIONALS AT MALDIVES
Indian Naval Ship Airavat entered the port of Male at Maldives today as part of the Indian Navy's ongoing Op Samudra Setu, under the aegis of the Indian Government's Op Vande Bharat to bring back Indian nationals from foreign shores.
A total of 198 Indian citizens embarked the ship today as she prepared to bring them home to the port of Tuticorin in Tamilnadu in this, the fifth instance of a naval ship entering Male under Op Samudra Setu. Till date the Indian Navy has brought home 2386 Indians from Maldives alone. 195 of those embarked belong to Tamilnadu while the remaining are from Pondicherry.
The embarkation was preceded by immigration formalities, medical screening and baggage disinfection following strictest protocols of social distancing and COVID -19 prevention measures in place. The ship has also demarcated specific zones onboard to ensure segregation of the evacuees from the ship's crew.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Russia on Bilateral Cooperation in the Road Transport and Road Industry
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Russia on Bilateral Cooperation in the Road Transport and Road Industry. The MoU will be signed during the upcoming visit of Russian President to India.
In order to develop and establish formal platform for cooperation in the Transport and Highways sector, a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Road Transport and Road Industry has been jointly negotiated and finalized by both countries.
Both the countries will benefit by mutual cooperation in the field of Road Transport and Road Industry. Increased co-operation, exchange and collaboration with Russiawill contribute to establish a long-term and effective bilateral relationship of communication and cooperation in road transportation and road industry and Intelligent Transport System . This will also help in planning and administration of road infrastructure and road network management, transport policy, technologies and standards for the construction and operation of highways in the country and will further go a long way in strengthening ties and bilateral relations between India and Russia.
Background:
India and Russia enjoy long-standing relationship and have maintained strong economic ties at a strategic partnership level. Russia has developed technological solutions for satellite based tolling solutions. Similarly, they have also adopted advanced intelligent traffic management systems including crash reporting/ monitoring systems. Considering Russia's proven experience in adoption of technology in the road transport sector, it would be beneficial to learn from such best practices through close interaction. India is implementing at a rapid pace its highway infrastructure augmentation plans. To make full use of the road infrastructure it is necessary to embrace technology to enhance transport productivity and safety. This will also help in reducing overall logistic cost. India's own plans for massive highway and expressway infrastructure development can be attractive opportunity to infrastructure development entitles in the Russia. A partnership between the two countries will provide a platform for interaction at the operational level and supplement initiatives associated with all International groupings and forums where both countries are members.
Ministry of Finance
IFSCA permits Banking Units to transfer of assets through participation agreements
The International Financial Services Centres Authority  today allowed Banking Units  to transfer assets to/from other financial institutions, persons resident in India and persons resident outside India through any internationally recognised standard risk participation agreement.
Transfer of assets through the risk participation agreement route is a common practice in many jurisdictions especially in the field of trade finance. Such risk participation is undertaken as a bilateral contract under a standard document called a risk participation agreement between the two institutions . One of the common standard risk participation agreement is the Master Risk Participation Agreement  developed by the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade .
The above dispensation is expected to encourage risk participation of foreign currency assets through BUs in IFSC instead of banks in foreign jurisdictions.